Africa

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Global - Africa

Supplying to Africa

Our valued customers and partners in Africa regularly receive quality lead dispatched directly from our sustainable manufacturing site in Derbyshire, England. Our friendly team are on-hand to make the process as smooth as possible, supporting customers with technical advice, export paperwork and more.

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Support with export logistics and paperwork

Our experienced staff are very knowledgeable about export documentation and global logistics. From bills of lading to letters of credit, certificates of origin to compliance packs, we take care of the specific requirements for every delivery to Africa. We’ve got a long history in lead export, and we work closely with our customers to ensure their lead arrives in the right place at the right time. 

Background

“If you've decided you're going to use lead... you need to get the right lead. All the people I've previously worked with recommend Midland Lead's lead sheet”

Sarah Beeny, Property Expert
Accreditations

The important accreditations

Our lead sheet is certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) and manufactured to the US specification ASTM B749. Our machine cast lead complies with Building Regulations where applicable, is independently assessed for technical and chemical specification and is subjected to spectro-lab analysis, ensuring a minimum of 99.94% pure lead.

Safe delivery of Midland Lead

We pride ourselves on taking the greatest care of your lead deliveries. Deliveries outside of Europe are mostly shipped to port, where the customer takes care of the final journey. We can ship your order in a 20 or 40 foot container, as a full load or part load depending on your requirements. Our expert team are on hand to answer any specific questions you may have.

Dedicated Global Manager

Ask Dave, our export expert

Our customers in Africa are in safe hands with Dave Woolley, Business Development Manager for Export, who has handled most export challenges in his 40 year career at Midland Lead!

Got a question for Dave?

If you’re a client based in the Middle East looking to place an order with us or a UK based client looking for advice on supplying customers in the Middle East, we can help.

“With our extensive knowledge of working with companies in many different countries, our customers reply on us to advise and manage the fine detail of logistics and customs procedures."

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Dave Woolley, Business Development Manager for Export

Case studies

  • Hope Dental Centre, Tanzania

    Protecting dental staff and patients at Hope Dental Centre, Tanzania

    In 2014, Midland Lead was approached by dental equipment manufacturer A-dec UK and dental charity Bridge2Aid to supply radiation protection materials for a new dental practice in Mwanza, Tanzania. Hope Dental Clinic was converted from an existing residential property into a brand new clinic, with new dental equipment donated by A-Dec UK. The clinic operates as a social enterprise where local fee-paying clients provide funds that are used by the charity to train health care workers and provide emergency dental care to the local rural community.  

    Midland Lead supplied lead-lined gypsum boards and associated fillet strips to provide radiation protection within the x-ray facility. The 2.4m x 600mm x 12.5mm boards were manufactured with a Code 3 lead lining, ideal for dental medical imaging applications.

  • Hospitals across Liberia

    Bespoke radiation protection & training for 12 different hospitals across Liberia

    In 2017, 12 hospital sites across Liberia were prioritised to receive funding to modernise their x-ray facilities, bringing them up to Western standards. There was a significant challenge however - the local workforce had neither the skills nor the tools to carry out such specialist work. Midland Lead were drafted in to advise and we were happy to work with representatives in Liberia to provide technical advice and expert guidance. Once each product specification was agreed, we appointed Bob Kerr, a qualified RPA from RP Alba Ltd, to carry out training on the ground in Liberia. 

    All products provided were bespoke to each of the 12 different facilities, including 447 lead-lined gypsum boards (2.0m x 600mm with a 1.80mm lead shield), 12 mobile radiation screens, 13 lead-lined doors and lead sheet for jointing strips and electrical box sealing applications. 

    Meeting the specifications, providing the lead-lined products and training the local workforces at twelve different sites was a logistical challenge! But Bob overcame all barriers, developing clear guidance and working closely with the local workforce to give them the confidence and skills to carry out the work to a high standard.